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   What is a normal body temperature and a fever?

   • A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal. Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be at 100.4 or higher. This article reviews normal human body temperature and fever based on age, how it varies with measurement methods, symptoms, at-home fever treatment, and when to call a healthcare provider.

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   What temperature is considered a high-grade fever?

   • This can suggest a serious underlying health problem that requires medical attention. A body temperature over 100.4 is considered a low-grade fever; temperatures above 103 are a high-grade fever; and temperatures over 105 become more dangerous, especially if untreated.

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   Can a high temperature cause a fever?

   • You may have a fever if your temperature rises above this. Adults typically have a fever if their body temperature increases to 100.4°F (38°C). This is called a low grade fever. A high grade fever happens when your body temperature is 103°F (39.4°C) or above. Most fevers usually go away by themselves after 1 to 3 days.

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2. www.webmd.com › covid › what-is-a-feverFevers and Normal Body Temperature: 98.6°F Is No ... - WebMD

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   Dec 24, 2022 · The average oral temperature slowly fell by about 1 degree to 97.5 F. ... doctors don’t consider you to have a fever until your temperature is at or above 100.4 F. ... Older adults’ bodies don ...

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   May 22, 2023 · The average body temperature is 98.6° F (37°C). But "normal" body temperature varies from person to person. It also changes during the day, rising a bit after you eat or exercise. Body temperature is often higher in the afternoon than it is when you wake up in the morning. Fever means a body temperature of 100.4° F (38°C) or higher.

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   Jan 12, 2024 · A rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher is considered a fever, but an oral temperature of 99.5 degrees is also considered a fever. For an adult, a temperature above 99 or 99.5 ...

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Normal adult body temperatures actually range from 97 to 99 F. Plus, there's some evidence to suggest normal temperature has decreased over time and is closer to 97.9 F. Your temperature can fluctuate and vary based on your age and the method used to measure your temperature. A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal.

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   May 7, 2022 · The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include: Sweating; Chills and shivering; Headache; Muscle aches

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   Normal body temperature ranges from 97.5°F to 98.9°F (36.4°C to 37.2°C). It tends to be lower in the morning and higher in the evening. Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. High fevers may bring on seizures or confusion in children. It's not how high the temperature is, but how fast the temperature ...

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   Sep 17, 2019 · Adults typically have a fever if their body temperature increases to 100.4°F (38°C). This is called a low grade fever. A high grade fever happens when your body temperature is 103°F (39.4°C ...